Not only that, but it works as a natural heat protectant, too. “Argan oil, when used as a leave-in product, helps seal the hair cuticles, which adds a layer of protection between the hair and heat to reduce heat damage,” Koestline explains.
More specifically, “Argan oil has a higher burning temperature than other oils and can withstand heat as high as 400 degrees and provides some protection from heat,” trichologist and founder of alodia Isfahan Chambers-Harris, Ph.D., tells mbg.
This is one reason argan oil is so common in prep and post-styling mists—it’s momentarily beneficial, and it contributes to healthier hair in the long run.
